Jake Perez

2024 Earthshot prize winner in the “Fix Our Climate” Category. I received a MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder. I studied and worked at the University of Colorado, Boulder working on Perovskite Photovoltaics and Organic Neuromorphics. As the former manager of Research and Development at Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS), I run R&D and bridge the gap to production. At ATS, we work with cutting edge semiconductor technologies on the forefront of sustainable energy, converting waste heat into useable energy.Now the first R&D engineer in the US, I will help position VAC as an integral supplier for magnets and leading a sustainability movement in the Americas.I enjoy working in the sustainable energy research field as it allows me to address issues wi...